There is always someones who prepares for an event.  It might be a wedding planner, event coordinator, or manager.  John the Baptist, was that for Jesus.  Matthew presents him as the one preparing the way for Jesus.  He cites Isaiah 40:3 to emphasize his point. 

 

John came with one message: the Messiah is coming.  Get ready.  Simple message.  Simple man. Great impact.  Not a simple job.  Not easy at times.  Not fun.  Yet, very rewarding.

 

There are times in your life, you will be a John the Baptist.  You will lay the groundwork for the Messiah to come into a persons life.  It will be tough.  It might or might not be easy.  Lay it, I hope you will. 

 

Today, watch.  Maybe this day you are laying the ground work for the Messiah to come into a person’s life.  Maybe you are laying the groundwork for healing.  Listen, to the message that God gives you today, Beloved.  See what happens.